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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Tax Overview โ€” Luxembourg

Corporate tax, VAT/GST, and key tax information for businesses operating in Luxembourg.

Tax Snapshot
Corporate Tax
24.94% (combined: 17% CIT + 1.4% municipal business tax + solidarity surcharge)
VAT / GST
17%
Double Tax Treaties
89

Tax Treatment by Structure

Private Limited Liability Company (Sร rl)

The Sร rl pays corporate income tax (CIT) at 17% on taxable income exceeding โ‚ฌ200,000 (15% on the first โ‚ฌ175,000). A solidarity surcharge of 7% on CIT and a municipal business tax (taxe professionnelle communale) of approximately 6.75% in Luxembourg City bring the combined effective rate to approximately 24.94%. Luxembourg's participation exemption regime exempts dividends and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries (minimum 10% holding or โ‚ฌ1.2 million acquisition cost, held for at least 12 months, subject to a qualifying tax rate test). The IP box regime taxes qualifying net IP income at an effective rate of approximately 5.2%. Luxembourg securitisation vehicles benefit from a near-zero effective tax rate. VAT is charged at the EU's lowest standard rate of 17%. The country's extensive treaty network and EU directive access (Parent-Subsidiary, Interest and Royalties) make it a cornerstone jurisdiction for international structuring.

This content is educational and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation. Data last verified March 2026.